Trail Blazers, Cavs agree to Brendan Haywood, Mike Miller trade

The Blazers will receive two second-round picks from Cleveland. The Cavaliers will gain a $13.35 million trade exception in the deal.

Haywood averaged 1.6 points and 1.3 rebounds in 22 games for the Cavaliers last season. Miller averaged 2.1 points and 1.8 rebounds per contest in 52 games.

Cavaliers disappointing SF Mike Miller opts in for next season

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(6/30/2015)In a move that came with all the surprise of the sun rising in the east, Cavaliers forward Mike Miller has exercised his player option for next season. He will earn $2.8 million, per the Northeast Ohio Media Group.

Miller turned down a shot at free agency after a brutal year in which he played sparingly, averaging 2.1 points in 14 minutes per game. He was a frequent DNP, particularly in the playoffs, when he played just 64 total minutes for a depleted team that could have used his help.

The long-range specialist nailed just 32.7 percent of his shots from beyond the arc for Cleveland.

Report: Tristan Thompson in, Mike Miller out of Cavaliers lineup

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/6/2015)Cavaliers power forward and super sub Tristan Thompson, who led the NBA this season in offensive rebounding off the bench, will reportedly not be a super sub in Game 2 of the playoff series against Chicago on Wednesday night. He is set to start, league sources have told the Northeast Ohio Media Group.

Thompson came off the bench in the first-game loss and managed four points and eight rebounds in 37 minutes. With Thompson pairing up with LeBron James and Timofey Mozgov, the Cavaliers would boast a frontcourt of three players 6-foot-8 and taller.

The move would send Mike Miller to the bench. Miller, who did not play at all in the first-round series against Boston, failed to provide much production in the opener.

It remains to be seen who Thompson guards, but he might match up with Pau Gasol, whose length and mid-range jumper wreaked havoc on the Cavaliers in Game 1.

Smith is suspended for the first two games of the series after getting ejected for punching Jae Crowder in Game 4 of their opening round series. Love will miss the rest of the playoffs with after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Shumpert averaged 8.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in 62 games this season. Miller averaged 2.1 points and 1.8 rebounds in 52 games. The Cavaliers are currently 4 1/2-point favorites against the Bulls.

"I would say yes. I am coming back, but it's a long year," Miller said. "I'm going to see how this one goes. All I'm focused on is what we do here. We've got 25 games here and then a playoff run. We'll see how that goes. Where I'm at now, I've been blessed to do 15 years. It's a year-by-year basis. I love what I'm doing."

Miller has played a total of 11 minutes over the last six games and is shooting a career-low 32.9 percent from 3-point range. However, Miller believes he can be a productive player in the league.

"I think I can play as long as they need be to be, to be honest with you," Miller said. "It's a matter of what I want to do with my kids and how I approach it."

Cavaliers SG Mike Miller will play Sunday vs. Grizzlies

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/21/2014)Cavaliers shooting guard Mike Miller (ankle) will play Sunday against the Grizzlies, the team announced. Listed as questionable for Sunday's game, Miller scored 21 points in 34 minutes in his return from a concussion Friday.

The Cavaliers are a 4 1/2-point favorite at home against the Grizzlies.

Cavaliers G Miller more than doubles season scoring output

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(12/19/2014)Cavaliers guard Mike Miller certainly made the most of his opportunity to start Friday against the Nets. He drained 7 of 8 from 3-point range to help his team eke out a victory.

Those makes represented all his points as he finished with 21. He had not scored more than six in any game this year. He had tallied just 19 points all season heading into the game.

Cavaliers SG Mike Miller returns, starts Friday vs. Nets

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/19/2014)Cavaliers shooting guard Mike Miller will make his return to action Friday and is in the starting lineup for his team's matchup with the Nets.

Miller has been sidelined for seven games while recovering from a concussion but he's ready to return Friday, when he'll be making his first start of the season after playing 13 games off the bench. He has averaged 1.5 points and 2.1 rebounds in 12.2 minutes per game.

Report: Cavaliers' Mike Miller to be activated Friday vs. Nets

Miller has missed the last seven games while dealing with a concussion. In 13 games, Miller is averaging a career-low 1.5 points and 2.1 rebounds.

Cavaliers' Mike Miller unable to go on Wednesday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/17/2014)Cavaliers forward Mike Miller will not play against the Hawks on Wednesday, according to FoxSports.

Miller was initially expected to be available, but that is no longer the case. Miller is attempting to get over a concussion, and will need at least another day. He's averaging 1.5 points per game this year.

Cavaliers expected to have Mike Miller available Wednesday

Miller, who is averaging 1.5 points and 2.1 rebounds per game, has missed the team's last six games with a concussion.

Cavs hoping forward Mike Miller will be cleared for Wednesday

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(12/16/2014)The Cavaliers are hoping to have forward Mike Millerback in the lineup Wednesday against the Hawks after the 34-year-old has missed the last six games with a concussion.

Miller, who was able to practice Tuesday as scheduled, is averaging 1.5 points and 2.7 rebounds per game.

Cavaliers' Mike Miller in penultimate phase of concussion protocol

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/15/2014)Cavaliers coach David Blatt told reporters that small forward Mike Miller is in the penultimate phase of the league-mandated concussion protocol, according to the News Herald.

Miller has been sidelined since Dec. 4 with the issue. He was able to take part in some three-on-three scrimmaging over the weekend, leaving Blatt hopeful of his return Wednesday against the Hawks.

"Tomorrow we'll evaluate his response to that and where to go from there," Blatt said on Sunday. "We're staying true to the process."

Cavaliers' Miller out, Dellavedova questionable, Waiters probable

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/14/2014)Cavaliers small forward Mike Miller (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hornets, while guard Matthew Dellavedova (illness) is questionable, Northeast Ohio Media Group reports.

Miller is expected to return to action Wednesday. Dellavedova has been dealing with an extreme case of vomiting.

Guard Dion Waiters (abdomen) is set to play Monday, The News-Herald repots. He left Friday's game with abdominal pain but will not be forced to miss any games.

Cavs' Mike Miller hasn't cleared concussion protocol

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(12/11/2014)While Cavaliers forward Mike Miller continues to make progress from his concussion, he is not expected to clear concussion protocol until Monday at the earliest, reports Bleacher Report.

Miller has been able to workout, but he will not be available to play Thursday at Oklahoma City or Friday at New Orleans.

Blatt: Cavaliers SF Mike Miller not expected to play Monday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/7/2014)Cavaliers coach David Blatt said Sunday that he doesn't expect small forward Mike Miller (concussion) to play Monday in Brooklyn, The Record reports.

Miller was placed in the concussion protocol Thursday after exhibiting concussion-like symptoms and held out of Friday's game. The Cavaliers play again Tuesday, so it's possible Miller's absence won't be limited to two games.

Miller was placed in the concussion protocol late Thursday after taking a blow to the face with less than three minutes remaining in his team's win over the Knicks. He's likely to miss the team's following game Monday in Brooklyn as well.

Cavaliers SF Mike Miller placed in concussion protocol

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/5/2014)Cavaliers small forward Mike Miller suffered concussion-like symptoms Thursday and has been placed in the league's concussion protocol, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Miller will remain in New York overnight and figures to be unlikely to join the team in Toronto in time to play Friday against the Raptors. He missed his only field-goal attempt in 12 minutes in Thursday's win over the Knicks.

Blatt not worried about struggles of Cavaliers G Mike Miller

Miller is shooting just 26 percent from the field and 2 for 13 on 3-pointers in the preseason. He is a career 40 percent shooter from distance. Blatt, however, is citing the on-court combinations as one reason for his problems.

"We didn't have a lot of opportunities to put Mike on the floor with the kind of lineups that are good for him," Blatt told the Northeast Ohio Media Group. "That will be something we'll be thinking about between now and the time the season starts, because he has a lot to offer us. It's on us to sort of find the combinations that will allow him to play in his normal fashion."

Mike Miller agrees to sign with Cleveland

by Joe Polito | CBSSports.com

(7/15/2014)A reunion with LeBron James looks in order for veteran shooter Mike Miller, as multiple media outlets report that the Cavaliers will sign Miller to a two-year deal worth $5.5 million according to Yahoo Sports.

It had been reported during James' decision process that he reached out to Miller to see if he'd be interested in following him to Cleveland. Miller enjoyed his healthiest season in several years with Memphis, averaging 7.1 points on 1.3 made threes in 20.8 minutes per game. He appeared in all 82 games after missing large chunks of the previous four years.

Mike Miller remains inconsistent

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(3/12/2014)Grizzlies guard Mike Miller got hot from the bench and helped sink the Trail Blazers Tuesday, in a 109-99 win.

Miller played 25 minutes off the bench and scored 14 points, his third game in double figures in the last five. He shot 6 of 10 from the field and made just one 3-pointer, while grabbing just two rebounds and one steal in the win.

Miller remains a role player off the bench for the Grizzlies, so his production is inconsistent much of the time. He has not recorded consecutive double-digit scoring games since Feb. 22, and is averaging just 7.7 points per game in the month of March.

Mike Miller catches fire in fourth quarter vs. Thunder

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(2/28/2014)Grizzlies forward Mike Miller caught fire from behind the arc on Friday, knocking down four of his five attempts from 3-point land in a 113-107 loss to the Thunder.

Miller scored a team-high 19 points on 7 of 9 from the floor, and 1 of 2 from the free throw line -- all of which came in the fourth quarter. He also chipped in with two rebounds, two assists and one steal while logging 20 minutes of game action. He is averaging 13.6 points on 66.7 percent from the field, and 58.3 percent from downtown over his last five games.

Mike Miller plays just eight minutes Wednesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(2/5/2014)Grizzlies forward Mike Miller played just eight minutes while dealing with illness Wednesday, missing his only shot attempt while recording one assist in his team's 110-96 loss to the Mavericks.

The Grizzlies don't play again until Saturday, making it likely Miller can regain his health and return to his normal level of playing time in his team's next game. He has averaged 6.6 points and 21.2 minutes over 48 games played.

Mike Miller expected to play through illness

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(2/5/2014)Grizzlies guard Mike Miller missed shootaround Wednesday with an illness and is officially a game-time decision for that evening's matchup with the Mavericks. According to the team's sideline reporter, Miller is likely to play through the illness despite missing the morning's work.

Mike Miller game-time call with illness

by Joe Polito | CBSSports.com

(2/5/2014)Grizzlies forward Mike Miller is feeling a bit under the weather and is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday night's game with Dallas.

Mike Miller does little in first game back from injury

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/31/2014)Grizzlies forward Mike Miller didn't make much of an impact in his first game back from a thumb injury on Friday against the Timberwolves.

Miller scored five points on 2 of 4 shooting from the field, including 1 of 2 from downtown. He also added one rebound and one assist while logging 25 minutes of game action. He has averaged 6.8 points on 53.8 percent shooting, and 42.9 percent from downtown over his last five games played.

Mike Miller set to play Friday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(1/31/2014)Grizzlies forward Mike Miller participated in shootaround and will play in Friday's game against the Timberwolves, WHBQ 87.7 FM reports.

Miller left Wednesday's game in the fourth after spraining his right thumb but played more than 20 minutes in that game for the first time since Jan. 12. He has averaged 6.8 points and 2.9 rebounds over 44 games played.

Mike Miller leaves early with thumb injury

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(1/30/2014)Grizzlies guard Mike Miller was forced to leave Wednesday's game against the Kings in the fourth quarter, with a thumb injury.

Miller played 27 minutes in the 99-89 loss before leaving with what was diagnosed as a sprained right thumb. He scored 11 points on 5 of 11 shooting, but made just 1 of 6 from three-point range, while adding three rebounds and two assists in the win.

According to the team's sideline reporter, Miller will be day-to-day moving forward as a result of the injury. He has been surprisingly healthy this season, appearing in each of the team's first 44 games prior to this injury.

Mike Miller contributes with hot shooting

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(1/29/2014)The Grizzlies got a rare contribution from guard Mike Miller Tuesday, as he put up his first double-digit scoring game in more than two weeks in a 98-81 win over the Trail Blazers.

Miller scored 11 points in just 16 minutes off the bench, thanks to a hot streak from three-point range. He shot 4 of 5 from the field and made all three of his three-point attempts, though he made minimal impact elsewhere, adding two rebounds and one assist in the win.

Miller has been just a bit player for the Grizzlies, especially while stuck in a shooting slump. Entering Tuesday's game, he was shooting just 26.1 percent on 3-pointers in the month of January. He is averaging 6.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting for the season, including 42.9 percent on 3-pointers.

Mike Miller knocks down three treys vs. Hawks

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/12/2014)Grizzlies small forward Mike Miller enjoyed a solid game from behind the arc, as he knocked down three 3-pointers in his team's 108-101 victory over the Hawks Sunday afternoon.

Miller went 6 of 8 shooting from the field, including 3 of 5 from downtown. Two of his three triples came in the final quarter of the game. He finished with 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal while logging 26 minutes of game action.

Miller has knocked down three treys in three of his last 10 games. He has averaged 7.4 points on 54.5 percent shooting and 40.0 percent from 3-point land over his last five games played.

Mike Miller plays 30 minutes vs. Mavericks

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/18/2013)One day after rolling his ankle in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, Grizzlies forward Mike Miller played a full complement of minutes, scoring eight points on 3 of 5 shooting in 30 minutes of action in his team's 105-91 loss to the Mavericks Wednesday.

Miller didn't return to Tuesday's game after suffering the ankle injury but it proved to be minor enough for him to play 30 minutes for just the third time this season one day later. He added four rebounds and two assists while making two of his four three-point attempts.

Mike Miller rolls left ankle in loss to Lakers

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/17/2013)Grizzlies small forward Mike Miller left Tuesday's game against the Lakers in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury.

Miller rolled his left ankle while guarding Xavier Henry with under four minutes remaining in the game. He immediately limped out of the court and into the locker room for treatment. He eventually returned to the bench but did not return to the game.

Miller had nine points on 4 of 10 shooting, including 1 of 5 from beyond the arc. He also chipped in with five assists, two rebounds and one steal while logging 30 minutes of game action prior to the injury.

Mike Miller leads the way in losing effort

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/7/2013)Grizzlies forward Mike Miller enjoyed a solid shooting performance off the bench during Saturday's loss to the Warriors.

Miller went 7 of 9 shooting from the field, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. He finished the game with a team-high 16 points, five rebounds and one assist while logging 28 minutes of game action in a 108-82 defeat.

Mike Miller held scoreless in 21 minutes vs. Kings

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/17/2013)Grizzlies forward Mike Miller was held scoreless and didn't attempt a shot in 21 minutes of action during Sunday's 97-86 win over the Kings.

It was the first goose egg of the season for Miller, who recorded three rebounds, one assist and one steal in the win. He has averaged 7.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 10 games this season.

Mike Miller doubles up in preseason action

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/19/2013)Grizzlies small forward Mike Miller turned in an impressive performance with his new team as he doubled up in Friday's preseason game against the Magic.

Miller played 30 minutes and shot 7 of 10 from the field, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, and 2 of 2 from the charity stripe. He finished with a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds in a 97-91 win.

Amnestied Miller catches on in Memphis

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(7/25/2013)It didn't take long for recently released swing man Mike Miller to catch on, as he has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Grizzlies less than a week after the Heat amnestied him and he passed through waivers. Miller, who spent the previous three seasons with the Heat and won two titles, is expected to sign for the veteran's minimum in Memphis in his coming days.

Miller shines in spot start

by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com

(4/3/2013)Heat guard Mike Miller made his ninth start of the year during Tuesday's contest against the Knicks. Miller, who starting in place of the injured Dwyane Wade, finished with a season-high 18 points in the 102-90 defeat on 7 of 12 shooting from the field. He went 4 of 8 from downtown and also added eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal to his stat line, while logging 37 minutes of game action.